Senior Engineer, Water Infrastructure

Ramboll; North Utica (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Competitive benefits package

Investment in your development

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Engineer in Water Infrastructure to deliver sustainable solutions in water-related projects. The role demands expertise in engineering fundamentals, mentorship abilities, and project management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, a PE license, and 8+ years of experience. The company offers a competitive salary of $97,000 – $125,000 annually, along with a flexible work environment and investment in employee development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of qualifying engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, NYS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to a variety of water resources projects.
• Lead field investigations and technical reports.
• Support business development and branding activities.

Skills

Deep knowledge of engineering fundamentals

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Strong mentoring

Efficient time-management

Proactive communication

Adaptability to varied projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Senior Engineer, Water Infrastructure at Ramboll

Location: NYC, Americas

We want you to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

Company Description
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company focused on sustainable change. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. Draw from our history and culture of inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration.

Your new role

As our new Senior Engineer, you will join a team dedicated to working with clients to deliver a wide range of water-related projects, from preliminary studies through design and construction, and work alongside engineers, scientists, and resiliency planners to develop sustainable solutions to help communities address climate change and water infrastructure needs.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to a variety of water resources projects including site planning and design, water distribution and storage, sanitary and storm sewer conveyance, combined sewer overflow control, stormwater management, green infrastructure, flood resiliency, floodplain restoration, and flood control.
• Lead field investigations, alternatives analysis, technical reports, and designs to deliver high‑quality work products and contract documents, and mentor early‑career engineers.
• Support business development and branding activities, including client presentations, conference participation, written proposals, and interview presentations.

Your new team

You will be part of the Water Infrastructure & Climate Adaptation team. We provide solutions related to hydraulic modelling, watershed management, site civil design, stormwater management, blue‑green infrastructure, climate and resiliency planning, dams and waterfront development, and structural and heavy‑civil engineering.

About You

We look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 8+ years of qualifying engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, NYS preferred.
• Deep knowledge of engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and in understanding hydraulic/hydrologic model results.
• Strong mentoring, efficient time‑management, proactive communication and adaptability to varied projects.

What We Can Offer

• Investment in your development.
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles.
• You are valued for the unique person you are.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.
• Flexible work environment.
• Competitive benefits package.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

At Ramboll, we believe that sustainable change is about people and nature thriving together. Join us to create solutions that make a positive impact worldwide.

Equal opportunity employer

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are core values. We invite applications from all backgrounds. We provide accommodations for people with disabilities.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Salary Transparency

The U.S. pay range for this position is $97,000 – $125,000 annually. The range may vary by work location and experience. Bonuses, overtime, and other compensation are not included.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time